Celine Dion and René Angélil
Celine Dion's husband is her "life".
The 46 year old singer recently cancelled all her working engagements indefinitely to care for 72 year old spouse René Angélil, who underwent treatment for a second bout of throat cancer in December, and friends weren't surprised by her decision because her husband and their sons, René Charles, 13, and three year old twins Eddy and Nelson, always come first.
Pal Robin Leach told People magazine: "They are each other's lives. He and her family come first and she's always made that clear."
According to Robin, the 'My Heart Will Go On' hitmaker had been considering a break since her husband underwent surgery but has only now taken a "step back" as she wants to cherish her time with her family.
She added: "René was making great progress and was out and about. Last time I saw him, he was very thin and frail. Céline had to take a step back, and her decision is a realisation that you have to hold onto everything while you've got it."
Despite René's condition, his family are remaining "optimistic".
A source said: "The family are trying to stay positive. They're optimistic. "
Because of his ill health, René stepped down as his wife's manager earlier this year.
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